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Annual Meeting: 14-18 February 2008 • BostonAnnual Meeting: 14-18 February 2008 • Boston
 

Meeting Registration

 
 

Registration and Rates

Please read below for instructions on how to register for the Annual Meeting.

Registration is still open. On-site rates apply.

Members of the Press can register for the 2008 AAAS Annual Meeting by clicking here.

How to Register

How to Register for the AAAS Annual Meeting

Register via the Internet

Fast + Easy

Click here to register online for the AAAS Annual Meeting.

Click here to register online for press registration.

Register by Mail or Fax

Download a PDF of the registration form, complete, and mail or fax back.

Please note: Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer to do this. Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software that lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms.

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On-Site Registration Rates

On-site registration will be located on the second floor of the Hynes Convention Center.

Hours are as follows:

Thurs Fri-Sun Mon
14 February 15-17 February 18 February
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

On-Site registration rates are as follows:

  1. Passport: Unlimited access to all symposia, seminars, topical lectures, plenary events, career workshops, and Exhibit Hall

      AAAS Member
    On-Site Rate
    Non-Member
    On-Site Rate
    Professional $355 $435
    Postdoc $280 $360
    K-12 Teacher $280 $360
    Emeritus $280 $360
    Student $70 $80

    (To qualify for reduced rates, members are required to indicate their membership number; postdocs, teachers, and students are required to indicate their institution's name; and emeritus members are required to indicate their birth year/retirement year.)

  2. One Day Passport: Passport access for one day only

      AAAS Member
    On-Site Rate
    Non-Member
    On-Site Rate
    All Registrants $185 $225
  3. Career Development and Exhibit Hall Only: Plenary events, career workshops, and Exhibit Hall only

    FREE and open to the public

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Group Rates

Special group rates have been established for the AAAS Annual Meeting.

Registration discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For pricing and more information, please contact Jill Perla.

Jill Perla

AAAS Meetings Department

1200 New York Avenue, NW

Washington, DC  20005

Main Phone Number: 202-326-6736

Fax Number: 202-289-4021

E-mail: jperla@aaas.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.

When does Advance Registration open?

A.

Tuesday. 1 October 2007

Q.

When is the Advance Registration Deadline?

A.

Tuesday, 18 January 2008

Q.

Who do I contact if I have questions about my registration?

A.

Call our Customer Service Department at 866-229-2386 or 301-694-5243 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also email meetings@aaas.org

Q.

How do I check on my membership status?

A.

Call the AAAS Membership Office at 202-326-6417 or email membership@aaas.org.

Q.

What is the cancellation policy?

A.

Cancellations must be received in writing by 18 January 2008. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date. Refunds are subject to a $50 processing fee and will be issued after the meeting.

IMPORTANT: You will be required to show a photo ID in order to pick up your badge when you arrive at the meeting. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

Q.

How do I cancel my registration?

A.

Click here to send your cancellation via e-mail or fax your cancellation to 202-289-4021.

Cancellations may also be mailed to:

AAAS Annual Meeting
PO Box 630285
Baltimore, MD  21280-0144

Q.

What if I have special needs?

A.

If you have a special need due to a disability, please indicate so when prompted on your registration form. We'll contact you prior to the Annual Meeting to make arrangements, if necessary. For more information, please click here.

Q.

Will name badges be mailed out before the meeting?

A.

Yes, badges will be mailed in January.

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